Rose Mast, 81, Nappanee, died at 10:45 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 24, 2016 at Miller’s Merry Manor, Wakarusa.
Rose was born March 24, 1935 in Niles, Mich. to Charles and Lucy (Kirk) Richardson.
Rose graduated from Niles High School. On Feb. 19, 1956 she married Winifred Mast in Niles, Mich. He preceded her in death Dec. 14, 2007. After marriage she moved to Nappanee. She was a dairy farmer’s wife and cleaned at Hollander Motel, Superior, and Henschen Oil. Rose was a member at First Mennonite Church, Nappanee. She enjoyed time with her family.
Surviving are her sons: Michael Mast, Nappanee; Mark (Barb) Mast, Goshen; Matt (Diane) Mast, Milford; Mario (Julie) Mast, Nappanee; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sister, Ruby Scott, Jackson, Mich.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Winifred; great-granddaughter, Emily Mast; and sister Ruth Covault.
Family and friends may call from 2-8 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 28 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to the 10:30 a.m. funeral services on Thursday, Dec. 29 at First Mennonite Church, Nappanee. Rev. Janet McFall- Brown will officiate. Burial will follow at South Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to First Mennonite Church, Nappanee.